Zip code 01081: Wales, Massachusetts

Q: What city is zip code 01081?

01081 is assigned to Wales, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 01081 in?

01081 is in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the population of 01081?

About 1,747 people live in 01081, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 01081?

The median household income in 01081 is $86,979.

Q: What zip codes are near 01081?

The closest zip codes to 01081 are 01521, 01010, 06077, 01057, 06076.

Residential delivery areaHampden CountyEastern Time

Population

1,747

Median household income

$87K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$297K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,090/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

14 sq mi

121 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 01081

01081 is a small-town zip code in Wales, Massachusetts (Hampden County), covering 14 sq mi of land. About 1,747 people live here, or 121 per square mile. The median resident is 41.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $86,979 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $296,800, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,090 a month.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.6 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and food service.

How 01081 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans13.3%
96th
U.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%15th of 522 in MA
Homeownership rate88.6%
94th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%104th of 518 in MA
Average commute34.6 min
91st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min65th of 504 in MA
Housing vacancy16.7%
89th
U.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%105th of 519 in MA
Rent-burdened renters56.7%
73rd
U.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%167th of 506 in MA
Median age41.9
71st
U.S. 38.9 · MA 40323rd of 522 in MA
Residents 65 and older19.5%
71st
U.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%256th of 522 in MA
Median earnings per worker$57,546
71st
U.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095323rd of 519 in MA
Broadband access94%
66th
U.S. 91% · MA 92.8%262nd of 518 in MA
Median household income$86,979
59th
U.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960371st of 503 in MA
Per capita income$42,646
57th
U.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897418th of 522 in MA
Residents under 1822.8%
57th
U.S. 22% · MA 19.4%102nd of 522 in MA
Work from home13.4%
53rd
U.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%344th of 520 in MA
Healthcare workers9.3%
47th
U.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%309th of 520 in MA
Median home value$296,800
43rd
U.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100457th of 506 in MA
Government workers12.8%
43rd
U.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%263rd of 520 in MA
Income inequality (Gini)0.419
36th
U.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489326th of 517 in MA
Unemployment rate4%
34th
U.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%294th of 520 in MA
Self-employed workers8.1%
34th
U.S. 10% · MA 8.8%308th of 520 in MA
Bachelor's degree or higher23.4%
30th
U.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%475th of 521 in MA
Median gross rent$1,090
28th
U.S. $1,413 · MA $1,762421st of 461 in MA
Population density121/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi452nd of 522 in MA
Poverty rate5.5%
15th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%309th of 519 in MA
Uninsured rate3.3%
15th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%112th of 521 in MA
Diversity index14.8
8th
U.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7431st of 522 in MA
Foreign-born residents1.3%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · MA 18%491st of 522 in MA
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%468th of 520 in MA
Population1,747
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056435th of 522 in MA

Measure	01081	Hampden	MA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MA
Veterans	13.3%	5.5%	4.3%	6.2%	96th	15th of 522
Homeownership rateStrength	88.6%	62.2%	62.5%	65.2%	94th	104th of 518
Average commuteWeakness	34.6 min	22.7 min	29.1 min	26.4 min	91st	65th of 504
Housing vacancy	16.7%	6.6%	8.1%	10.1%	89th	105th of 519
Rent-burdened renters	56.7%	54%	51.8%	51.1%	73rd	167th of 506
Median age	41.9	40	40	38.9	71st	323rd of 522
Residents 65 and older	19.5%	18.3%	17.9%	17.2%	71st	256th of 522
Median earnings per worker	$57,546	$49,707	$62,095	$49,666	71st	323rd of 519
Broadband access	94%	89%	92.8%	91%	66th	262nd of 518
Median household income	$86,979	$71,306	$103,960	$80,734	59th	371st of 503
Per capita income	$42,646	$38,219	$57,897	$44,673	57th	418th of 522
Residents under 18	22.8%	20.9%	19.4%	22%	57th	102nd of 522
Work from home	13.4%	10.5%	18.6%	15.1%	53rd	344th of 520
Healthcare workers	9.3%	12.6%	10.3%	9.7%	47th	309th of 520
Median home value	$296,800	$298,800	$562,100	$332,700	43rd	457th of 506
Government workers	12.8%	16.4%	12.7%	14.5%	43rd	263rd of 520
Income inequality (Gini)	0.419	0.470	0.489	0.483	36th	326th of 517
Unemployment rate	4%	6%	5.2%	5.2%	34th	294th of 520
Self-employed workers	8.1%	8.1%	8.8%	10%	34th	308th of 520
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.4%	29.3%	47.3%	35.7%	30th	475th of 521
Median gross rent	$1,090	$1,136	$1,762	$1,413	28th	421st of 461
Population density	121/sq mi	750/sq mi	903/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	452nd of 522
Poverty rateStrength	5.5%	16.3%	10%	12.5%	15th	309th of 519
Uninsured rateStrength	3.3%	3%	2.6%	8.4%	15th	112th of 521
Diversity index	14.8	56.8	52.7	61.4	8th	431st of 522
Foreign-born residents	1.3%	9.4%	18%	14.1%	8th	491st of 522
Tech workers	0.7%	2.5%	4.9%	3.8%	8th	468th of 520
Population	1,747	462,815	7,044,056	334,922,499	3rd	435th of 522

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

17%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.9

Under 18

22.8%

65 and over

19.5%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0.5%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

14.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 699
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 66.2%
Married couples: 51.4%
Living alone: 21.2%
Veterans (of adults): 13.3%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

14%

Median household income

01081

$86,979

Hampden Co.

$71,306

Massachusetts

$103,960

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$42,646

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

21.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.419

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

01081

$296,800

Hampden Co.

$298,800

Massachusetts

$562,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

01081

$1,090

Hampden Co.

$1,136

Massachusetts

$1,762

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.6%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 839
Owner-occupied: 88.6%
Vacant: 16.7%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.4%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

11%

20–29

21%

30–44

20%

45–59

21%

60+

16%

Average commute

34.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

21%

Healthcare

Food service

Transportation and moving

Production

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Office and admin

Sales

Legal and social services

Education

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Police and fire

0.8%

Computer and math

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

16%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Manufacturing

13%

Finance, insurance and real estate

10%

Retail

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Information

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.7%

Admin, support and management

0.5%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$57,546

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	01081	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$86,429	$74,888
Service	$36,563	$26,804
Sales and office	$53,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$82,083	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,591	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

38%

Some college

17%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 91.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.6%
Households with broadband: 94%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83.8%
No internet access: 2.1%
Without health insurance: 3.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Wales
State: Massachusetts
County: Hampden County
Center point: 42.0613° N, 72.2344° W
Land area: 14 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 01081

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
01521	Holland, MA	3 mi	2,583	$91,979	$333,600
01010	Brimfield, MA	4.9 mi	3,705	$111,250	$389,100
06077	Staffordville, CT · PO box	5 mi	—	—	—
01057	Monson, MA	5 mi	8,176	$98,508	$345,300
06076	Stafford Springs, CT	5.5 mi	11,953	$92,016	$267,300
06075	Stafford, CT · PO box	6 mi	—	—	—
01518	Fiskdale, MA	7 mi	2,598	$136,111	$452,900
01566	Sturbridge, MA	8.5 mi	7,362	$137,730	$415,900
01092	West Warren, MA	9 mi	1,200	$68,614	$313,600
01036	Hampden, MA	9.4 mi	4,946	$104,536	$358,200
01069	Palmer, MA	9.6 mi	8,821	$80,190	$274,000
01079	Thorndike, MA	10 mi	438	$70,588	$263,400

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Questions about 01081

What city is zip code 01081?

01081 is assigned to Wales, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 01081 in?

01081 is in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 01081?

About 1,747 people live in 01081, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 01081 in?

01081 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 01081?

The median household income in 01081 is $86,979.

What zip codes are near 01081?

The closest zip codes to 01081 are 01521, 01010, 06077, 01057, 06076.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01081, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.